Last year, linebacker Mark Herzlich attended the draft, but he was not drafted. This year, all but one of the 26 attendees appear on the latest PFT round-one mock draft. Plenty of you think that the one player who has been omitted — linebacker Dont’a Hightower — shouldn’t have been.

Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler had been drafted, but apparently declined the offer to attend. He could end up staying on the board until Saturday, when rounds four through seven are conducted.

It figures the one guy most have Buffalo taking on their boards, Riley Reiff, will not attend. Not that Reiff would be my choice, but he is likely to be the “Best Player Available” when Buffalo picks at 10.

I know I will be chanting Floyd or Kuechly when we are on the clock. I hate the whole BPA idea, It should be biggest need or at least close to what we need, but thats how Buddy Nix rolls.

My luck, Richardson will fall to 10 and we’ll be stuck with three starting RB’s, Jackson, Spiller and Richardson. Not that Richardson is a bad player, but we already have the issue of who earns more playing time Freddy or CJ?

I love the Draft, but besides last year when we took Dareus, I am usually let down. Maybe this year will be different…Well I can dream can’t I?

EJ says:
Apr 12, 2012 7:02 PM
It figures the one guy most have Buffalo taking on their boards, Riley Reiff, will not attend. Not that Reiff would be my choice, but he is likely to be the “Best Player Available” when Buffalo picks at 10.

I know I will be chanting Floyd or Kuechly when we are on the clock. I hate the whole BPA idea, It should be biggest need or at least close to what we need, but thats how Buddy Nix rolls.

My luck, Richardson will fall to 10 and we’ll be stuck with three starting RB’s, Jackson, Spiller and Richardson. Not that Richardson is a bad player, but we already have the issue of who earns more playing time Freddy or CJ?

I love the Draft, but besides last year when we took Dareus, I am usually let down. Maybe this year will be different…Well I can dream can’t I. ———————————————————————————————————————————————- taking the best player available is the best way to get a lot of talent on your roster, you can draft for a need in the middle rounds. I’m not saying you can’t draft for need but Imo best player available is the best way to go.

Regarding Osweiler, it is interesting how some NFL teams scrambled to add him to their evaluation mix, including private workouts with at least those publicized here with the Broncos, Dolphins, and Chiefs. Who knows what other private workouts have been done or is still being scheduled before the draft on a guy who did not do anything at the Combine due to an injury and then put himself on the map as a result of his eye-opening performance at the ASU Pro Day. And its so hilarious the constant heel sniping that goes on ad nauseum by the mildcats fans of Foles who seems to be on course to sign an undrafted free agent contract as practice fodder. BTW, it will be interesting to see if Osweiler gets drafted before the scouts original predictions of the 4th round.

The question is which one will be lucky enough to wear the colors of greatness?
———————————————————-The answer is the 24th. best player in the draft. And most wont say that it say it’s very lucky to end up with that dysfunctional former decent team. They will be dwelling the bottom of the AFC north for the next decade.

Why would you attend? Is there a bonus to attend? Do all of these guys crave attention? I’d be more willing to draft a guy that wants to be at home with the people closest to him, and then hop the first flight to my city to start working. No flash, just hard work. That is all I care about.

The NFL invites this many players bc it wants the draft to be like a soap opera where we watch the faces and emotions of the many who slide down the round anxiousl awaiting their name. It’s all about ratings. Rubbish.